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Dublin beaches

The concrete pouring works have been halted as the cleanup continues, while notices are in place advising bathers and beach users of the situation.

Commenting on the incident, Dun Laoghaire County Council said:

"All relevant authorities, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Parks & Wildlife Service, were advised of this incident by the Council yesterday afternoon and, aside from the clean up operation, the Council and it's agency colleagues continue to closely monitor the developing situation.

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"The Council takes its statutory and moral responsibilities as guardians of the local & wider environment very seriously. We are keenly aware of the potential impact that this plastic pollution event could have on local marine and foreshore ecosystems.

"While an initial investigation is already underway we have demanded a full report and investigation from SIAC on the exact cause of this plastic pollution event.

"We will be in ongoing contact with SIAC over the weekend and will both assist and monitor the SIAC cleanup. We will be cooperating fully with all relevant agencies including the EPA in any futher investigation into this damaging environment incident."